Effect of Bacopa monniera Linn. (brahmi) extract on learning and memory in rats: A behavioral study

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 5, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 69-74

  Vollala, Venkata Ramana ^a   Upadhya, Subramanya ^b   Nayak, Satheesha ^a  

^a MELAKA MANIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE   (India)

^b ST GEORGE S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (Grenada)

Author keywords

Bacopa monniera; memory; passive avoidance; spatial learning

Indexed keywords

ACACIA; ACACIA SENEGAL; ANIMALIA; BACOPA MONNIERI; RATTUS; RATTUS NORVEGICUS;

EID: 77749316872     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2009.08.007     Document Type: Article

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